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The Wat Pasantidhamma U.S. Dhamma Mission is dedicated to the teachings of the the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha. We use chanting, sitting mediation, walking meditation and Dhamma discussion to reach out to the English speaking community. Our temple (Wat) is located in Carrollton, VA, USA.

2.3 Buddhānussati

This fine report of the Blessed One's reputation has spread far and wide,

itipi so bhagavā

Such, indeed, he is a Blessed One,

arahaṃ

a Worthy One,

sammāsambuddho,

a Rightly Self-awakened One,

vijjācaraṇasampanno

consummate in knowledge and conduct,

sugato

one who has gone the good way,

lokavidū,

knower of the cosmos

anuttaro purisadammasārathi

unexcelled trainer of those who can be taught,

satthādevamunssānaṃ

teacher of human and divine beings,

buddho bhagavāti.

2.4 Buddhaguṇa

(Celebration of the Buddha)

(LEADER):
Handa mayaṃbuddhābhigītiṃ karoma se:

Now let us chant in celebration of the Buddha:

(ALL):
Buddhavārahantovaratādiguṇābhiyutto

The Buddha, endowed with such virtues as highest worthiness,

suddhābhiñāṇakarunāhi samāgatatto

in him, endowed with purity, supreme knowledge and compassion,

bodhesi yo sujanataṃ kamalaṃva sūro

he awakens good people as the sun does the lotus,

vandāmahaṃ tamaraṇaṃ sirasā jinendaṃ.

I revere with my head that Peaceful One, the Conqueror Supreme.

Buddho yo sabbapaṇīnaṃ saraṇaṃ khemamuttamaṃ,

The Buddha, who for all beings is the secure, the highest refuge,

paṭhamānussatiṭṭhānaṃ vandāmi taṃ sirenahaṃ,

the first subject for recollection, I rever him with my head,

buddhassāhasmi daso (women: dāsī) va buddho me sāmikissaro

I am the Buddha's servant, the Buddha is my highest master,

buddho dukkhassa ghātā ca vidhātā ca hitassa me

the Buddha is a destroyer of suffering and a provider of welfare for me,

buddhassāhaṃ niyyādemi sarīrañjīvitañcidaṃ

to the Buddha I dedicate this body and my life,

vandantohaṃ (vandantīhaṃ) carissāmi buddhasseva subodhitaṃ

I am paying homage to the Buddha and shall follow the path of his pure Awakening,

natthi me saraṇaṃ aññaṃ buddho me saraṇaṃ varaṃ

I have no other refuge, the Buddha is my foremost refuge,

etena saccavajjena vaḍḍheyyaṃ sathu sāsane

by the speaking of this truth, may I grow in the Teacher's instruction,

buddhaṃ me vandamānena (vandamānāña) yam puññaṃ pasutaṃ idha

through the power of the merit here produced by my reverence for the Buddha,

sabbe pi antarāyā me, māhesuṃ tassa tejasā.

by the power of this merit may all my obstructions cease to be.

(Bow Down and Say:)Kāyena vācāya va cetasā vā

By body, by speech, or by mind,

Buddhe kukammaṃ pakataṃ mayā yaṃ,

whatever bad kamma I have done to the Buddha,

Buddho paṭiggaṇhatu accayantaṃ

may the Buddha accept my admission of it,

kālantare saṃvarituṃ va Buddhe.

so that in the future I may show restraint toward the Buddha.

2.5 Dhammānussati

(The Recollection of the Dhamma)

(LEADER):
Handa mayaṃ dhammānussatinayaṃ karoma se:

Now let us recite the guide to the recollection of the Dhamma:

(ALL):
Savākkāto bhagavatādhammo,

The Dhamma is well-expounded by the Blessed One,

sandhiṭṭhiko,

to be seen here and now,

akāliko,

timeless,

ehipassiko,

encouraging investigation,

opanayiko,

leading inward,

paccattaṃ veditabbo viññūhīti.

to be seen by the wise for themselves.

2.6 Dhammaguṇa

(Celebration of the Dhamma)

(LEADER):
Handa mayaṃ dhammābhikītiṃ karoma se:

(ALL):
Svākkhātatādiguṇayogavasena seyyo

Superior, through having such virtues as being well-expounded,

yo maggapākapariyattivimokkhabhedo

divided into Path and Fruition, study and liberation,

dhammo kulokpatanā tadadhāridhārī

the Dhamma protects those who hold to it from falling into miserable worlds,

vadāmahaṃ tamaharaṃ varadhammametaṃ.

I revere that foremost Dhamma the destroyer of darkness.

Dhammo yo sabbapāṇinaṃ saraṇaṃ khemamuttamaṃ,

the Dhamma that for all beings is the secure, the highest refuge,

dutiyānussatiṭṭhānaṃ vandāmi taṃ sirenahaṃ

the second subject for recollection, I revere it with my bowed head,

dhammassāhasmi dāso (dāsī) va dhammo me sāmikissaro

I am the Dhamma's servant, the Dhamma is my highest master,

dhammo dukkhassa ghātā ca vidhātā ca hitassa me

the Dhamma is a destroyer of suffering and a provider of welfare for me,

dhammassāhaṃ niyyādemi sarīrañjīvitañcidaṃ

to the Dhamma, I dedicate this body and life,

vandantohaṃ (vandantīhaṃ) carissāmi dhammassava sudhammataṃ

I am paying homage to the Dhamma, shall follow the Dhamma genuine,

nathi me saraṇaṃ aññaṃ dhammo me saraṇaṃ varaṃ

I have no other refuge, the Dhamma is my foremaost refuge

etena saccavajjena vaḍḍheyyaṃ satthusāne

by the speaking of this truth, may I grow in the teacher's instruction,

dhammaṃ me vandamānena (vandamānāya) yaṃ puññaṃ pasutaṃ idha

through the power of the merit here produced by my reverence for the Dhamma,

sabbepi antarāyā me māhesuṃ tassa tejasā

by the power of this merit, may all my obstructions cease to be.

(Bow Down and Say:)Kāyena vācāya va cetasā vā

By body, by speech, or by mind,

Dhamme kukammaṃ pakataṃ mayā yaṃ,

whatever bad kamma I have done to the Buddha,

Dhammo paṭiggaṇhatu accayantaṃ

may the Buddha accept my admission of it,

kālantare saṃvarituṃ va Dhamme.

so that in the future I may show restraint toward the Buddha.

2.7 Saṅghānussati

(The Recollection of the Saṅgha)

(LEADER):
Handa mayaṃ saṅghānussatinayaṃ karoma se:

Now let us recite the guide to the recollection of the Saṅgha:

(ALL):
Supaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho,

The Saṅgha of the Blessed One's disciples, who have practiced well,

ujupaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho,

who have practiced directly,

ñāyapaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho,

who have practiced insightfully,

sāmīcipaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho,

who have practiced properly,

yadidaṃ cattāri purisayugāni aṭṭha purisapuggalā,

Namely, the four pairs, the eight types of Noble Ones,

esa bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho

that is the Saṅgha of the Blessed One's disciples,

āhuneyyo,

Worthy of gifts,

pāhuneyyo,

Worthy of hospitality,

dakkhiṇeyyo,

Worthy of offerings,

añjalikaraṇīyo,

Worthy of respect,

anuttaraṃ puññakkhettaṃ lokassāti.

the incomparable field of merit for the world.

2.8 Saṅghaguṇa

(Celebration of the Saṅgha)

(LEADER):
Handa mayaṃ saṅghābhigītiṃ karoma se:

Now let us chant on celebration of the Saṅgha:

(ALL):
Saddhammajo supaṭipattiguṇādiyutto

Born of the true Dhamma, endowed with such virtues as good practice,

yoṭṭhabbidho ariyapuggalāsaṅghaseṭṭho

the supreme Saṅgha formed of the eight types of Noble Ones,

sīlādidhammopavarāsayakācitto

guided in body and mind by such principles as supreme morality,

vandāmahaṃ tamariñāṇaganaṃ.

I revere that group of Noble Ones well-purified.

Saṅgho yo sabbapāṇīnaṃ saraṇaṃ khemamuttamaṃ

The Saṇgha that for all beings is the secure, the highest refuge,

tatiyānussatiṭṭhānaṃ vandāmi taṃ sirenahaṃ

the third subject for recollection, I revere it with my bowed head,

saṅghassāhasmi dāso (dāsī) va, saṅgho me sāmikissaro

I am the Saṅgha's servant, the Saṅgha is my highest master,

saṅgho dukkhassa ghātā ca, vidhātā ca hitassa me

The Saṅgha is a destroyer of suffering and a provider of welfare for me,

saṅghassāhaṃ niyyādemi sarīrañjīvitañcidaṃ

To the Saṅgha I dedicate my body and my life,

vandantohaṃ (vandantīhaṃ) carissāmi saṅghassopaṭipannataṃ

I am paying homage to the Saṅgha and shall follow the Saṅgha's practice,

natthi me saraṇaṃ aññaṃ saṅgho me saraṇaṃ varaṃ

I have no other refuge, the Saṅgha is my foremost refuge,

etena saccavajjena, vaḍḍheyaṃ satthusāsane

by the speaking of this truth, may I grow in the Teacher's instructions,

saṅghaṃ me vandamānena (vandamānāya) yaṃ puññaṃ pasutaṃ idha

through the power of the merit here produced by my reverence for the Saṅgha,

sabbepi antarāyā me māhesuṃ tassa tejasā.

by the power of this merit, may all my obstructions cease to be.

(Bow Down and Say:)Kāyena vācāya va cetasā vā

By body, by speech, or by mind,

Saṅghe kukammaṃ pakataṃ mayā yaṃ,

whatever bad kamma I have done to the Buddha,

Saṅgho paṭiggaṇhatu accayantaṃ

may the Buddha accept my admission of it,

kālantare saṃvarituṃ va Saṅghe.

so that in the future I may show restraint toward the Buddha.

2.9 Karaṇīyamettasuttaṃ

(Sharing Good Will)

Karaṇīyamatthkusalena yantaṃ santaṃ padaṃ abhisamecca

This is to be done by one skilled in essences
who wants to break through to the state of peace,

sakko ujū ca suhujū ca suvaco cassa mudu anatimānī

be capable, upright and straightforward,
easy to instruct gentle and not conceited,

santussako ca subharo ca appkicco ca sallahukavutti

content and easy to support, with few duties, living lightly

santindriyo ca nipako ca appagabbho kulesu ananugiddho

with peaceful faculties, masterful, modest and no greed for supporters,

na ca khuddaṃ samācare kiñci yena viññu pare upavadeyyuṃ

do not do the slightest thing that the wise would later censure,

sukhino vā khemino hontu sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā

Think: happy and secure, may all beings be happy at heart,

ye keci pānabhūtatthi tasā vā thāvarā vā anavasesā

whatever beings there may be, weak or strong, without exception

dīghā vā ye mahantā vā majjhimā rassakā anukathūlā

long, large, middling, short, small, tall,

diṭṭhā vā sambhavesī vā sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā

seen and unseen, near and far,

bhūtā vā sambhavesī vā sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā

born and yet to be born, may all beings be happy at heart,

na paro paraṃ nikubbetha nātimaññetha katthaci naṃ kiñci

let no one deceive another or despise anyone anywhere,

byārosanā paṭīghasaññā nāññamaññassa dukkhamiccheyya

or through anger or irritation wish for another to suffer,

mātā yathā niyaṃ puttiṃ āyusā ekaputtamanurakkhe

as a mother would risk her life to protect her only child,

evampi sabbabhūtesu mānasambhāvaye aparimāṇaṃ

even so should one cultivate a limitless loving-kindness toward all beings

mettañca sabbalokasmiṃ mānasambhāvaye aparimāṇaṃ

with good will for the entire world, cultivate a limitless lovingkindness,

uddhaṃ adho ca tiriyañca asambādhaṃ averaṃ asapattaṃ

above, below and all around, unlimited, without enmitty or hate,

tiṭṭhañcaraṃ nisinno vā sayāno vā yāvatassa vigatamiddho

whether standing, walking, sitting or lying down, as long as one is awake,

etaṃ satiṃ adhiṭṭheyya brahmametaṃ vihāraṃ idhamāhu

one should be resolved on this mindfulness.
This is called a sublime abiding here and now,

diṭṭhiñca anupagamma sīlavā dassanena sampanno

not falling into false views, but virtuous and consummate in insight,

kāmesu vineyya gedhaṃna hi jātu gabbhaseyyaṃ punaretīti.

having subdued desire for sensual pleasures, one will no longer be reborn in endless cycles of pain.

2.10 Maṅgalasuttaṃ

(The Supreme Blessing)

(LEADER)
Handa...

(ALL)

2.11 Atītapaccavekkhaṇa

(Reflection on the Four Requisites)

(LEADER)
Handa...

(ALL)

2.12 Udissanādiṭṭhānagāthā (Iminā)

(Sharing Blessings)

(LEADER)
Handa...

(ALL)

2.13 The Sublime Attitudes

(Sharing the Loving Kindness)

(LEADER)
Ahaṃ avero homi.

(ALL)

May I be free from enmity.

Ahaṃ abyāpajjho homi.

May I be free from ill-treatment.

Ahaṃ anīgho homi.

May I be free from trouble.

Ahaṃ niddukkho homi.

May I be free from suffering.

Ahaṃ sukhī attānaṃ pariharāmi.

May I protect my own happiness.

Ahaṃ sukhito homi

May I be happy.

Sabbe sattā averā hontu

May all beings be free from enmity.

Sabbe sattā abyapajjhā hontu

May all beings be free from ill-treatment.

Sabbe sattā anīghā hontu.

May all beings be free from trouble.

Sabbe sattā sabbadukkhā pamuñcantu.

May all beings be free from suffering

Sabbe sattā sukhi attanaṃ pariharantu.

May all beings protect their own happiness.

Sabbe sattā sukhita hontu.

May all beings be happy.

[For this last chant, after the leader, we chant the Palī then English translation together.]

THE END OF EVENING CHANTING

In order to make this happen this was posted in phases and steps.
There are sure to be errors that will need correction. There may also be incorrect renderings,
translations, transliteration, etc. Please let us know about such errors. Any mistakes are not
intended and will be corrected as soon as possible.

Any negligence is mine and should not be viewed as that of the Three Gems, Thai community or Wat
Passantidhamma. --Ed. Alex Nuttall.

The Romanized Pālī Alphabet (Pālī Phonology)
The Romanized Pālī Alphabet is divided into eight vowels and thirty-two consonants:
1. Vowelsaāiīuūe0
2. Grouped Consonants Gutturalskkh g gh ṅPalatalsc ch j jh ñLingualsṭṭhḍḍh ṇDentalstth ddh n Labialspph bbh m
3. Ungrouped ConsonantsFricativey r l ḷ v SibilantsAspiratehNasal / Anusvara ṃ
4. Pālī Pronunciation
The principals of pronunciation employed in this book are in accordance with the Pālī chanting in the Thai of the Mahānikāya tradition in Thailand.
In general. letters or words are pronounced the same as in English, but some may be different. The following are illustrations:
VowelsShort Vowels - pronounced short sound
a - as o in ton or u in sun eg. tassa (tas-sa)
i - as i in sit eg. iti (i-ti)
u - as u in put or oo in look eg. Upāli (U-paa-li)Long Vowels - pronounced long sound
ā - as aa in father eg. kāyena (kaa-ye na)
ī - as ee in tree eg. veramanī (ve-ra-ma-nee)
ū - as oo in moon eg. lokavitū (lo-ka-vi-too)

This blog is dedicated to the those who take refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha. It is dedicated to those who have supported and continue to support Wat Pasantidhamma. It is also dedicated to our teacher Ajan Udom. Finally it is dedicated to all those who wish to end suffering.

This blog is about the Chanting Book for English practitioners of the Theravada Forest tradition that can be found at Wat Pasantidhamma. This book was generously produced and given to those who want it. It is a simple guide in practice. The chants are in Pali and translated into English. This chanting is meant to awaken those into the practice of meditation.

This book will be reproduced fully here and made available to anyone who is interested. We will also provide digital recordings of the chants and video as time progresses.

Ajan Udom has given his permission this project. Gratefully we undertake this project with joy!

This chanting book is very simple but upon inspection it will reveal the Dhamma teac…